712
Monitoring locations
295,795
Observations held
1929–2026
Record span
3
Kinds of measurement

Where the network is

Scotland monitoring network
358 sampling and rain gauges · 309 river gauges · 45 observation boreholes
Scotland monitoring network400 locations, each labelled individually.Monyquil Farm — River gauge, 2003–2021Waterside — River gauge, 1991–2026Airyhemming — River gauge, 1967–2026Craigend — River gauge, 1963–2026Mainholm — River gauge, 1976–2026Milliken Park — River gauge, 1967–2026Redlees — River gauge, 1966–2026Candermill — River gauge, 1975–2026Balnowlart — River gauge, 1973–2026Kirkmuirhill — River gauge, 1966–2026Victoria Bridge — River gauge, 1981–2026Bonnybridge — River gauge, 1965–2026Auchendrane — River gauge, 1978–2026Maidencots — River gauge, 1966–2026Glenfalloch — River gauge, 1970–2026Caulkerbush — River gauge, 2002–2020Glen Orchy — River gauge, 1977–2026Beattock — River gauge, 1991–2026Braevallich — River gauge, 1981–2023Elrig — River gauge, 1988–2026Happendon — River gauge, 1989–2026Newliston — River gauge, 1991–2026Polmonthill — River gauge, 1965–2026Castlehill Reservoir — River gauge, 1991–2026Brechin — River gauge, 1982–2026Lennox Castle — River gauge, 2010–2026Headswood — River gauge, 1991–2026Spiers Bridge — River gauge, 1991–2026Wellwood — River gauge, 1991–2026Barnaline Lodge — River gauge, 1980–2026Colliston — River gauge, 1991–2026Robstone — River gauge, 1963–2026Forteviot Bridge — River gauge, 1972–2026Lyne Station — River gauge, 1969–2026Sprouston — River gauge, 1970–2026Delnashaugh — River gauge, 1952–2026Wester Cardean — River gauge, 1991–2026Lyne Ford — River gauge, 1962–2026Dunphail — River gauge, 1982–2026Culfork — River gauge, 1991–2026Luncarty — River gauge, 1986–2021Ellon — River gauge, 1983–2026Invergairn — River gauge, 1978–2026Littlemill — River gauge, 1969–2020Kilphedir — River gauge, 1974–2026Craighall (Perth) — River gauge, 1985–2026Garve — River gauge, 1989–2020Killilan — River gauge, 2002–2026Shiplaw — River gauge, 2008–2026Ness-side — River gauge, 1972–2026Alness — River gauge, 1973–2026Cabrach — River gauge, 1948–2026Comrie Bridge — River gauge, 1958–2026Kingledores — River gauge, 1962–2026Boat of Garten — River gauge, 1951–2026Mar Lodge — River gauge, 1982–2026Brodie — River gauge, 2005–2026Killin — River gauge, 1982–2026Glenfield — River gauge, 2002–2026Guthrie — River gauge, 1991–2019Grantown — River gauge, 1953–2026Haughton — River gauge, 1969–2026Low Malzie — River gauge, 1978–2026Dalgig — River gauge, 1960–2026Mossknowe — River gauge, 1980–2026White Bridge — River gauge, 2007–2026Waterhead — River gauge, 1960–2024Mill of Keithfield — River gauge, 2009–2026Hermitage — River gauge, 1983–2026Friars Carse — River gauge, 1957–2026Dargall Lane — River gauge, 1983–2026Glenbreck — River gauge, 2008–2024Wheeb Bridge — River gauge, 2014–2026Norham — River gauge, 1963–2026Graystone Bridge — River gauge, 2015–2026Rhidorroch — River gauge, 2007–2026Murrayfield — River gauge, 1963–2026Dalmore — River gauge, 1960–2026White Laggan — River gauge, 1980–2026Newton Stewart — River gauge, 1964–2026Langwell Lodge — River gauge, 2007–2020Huntly GS — River gauge, 2009–2026Loch Dee Outlet — River gauge, 1983–2026Ladyflat Farm — River gauge, 2008–2026Kilbirnie — River gauge, 2013–2026Wellsies Burn — River gauge, 2009–2021Park — River gauge, 1972–2026Poolewe — River gauge, 1972–2026Strathmiglo — River gauge, 1991–2026Dionard — River gauge, 2005–2026Tarroul — River gauge, 1991–2026Loch Katrine — River gauge, 1991–2026Wardend Bridge — River gauge, 1991–2026Craigendarroch — River gauge, 2008–2026Shenachie — River gauge, 1960–2026Green Burn — River gauge, 1983–2026Rosehall — River gauge, 1979–2026Lower Monachyle — River gauge, 2014–2026Woodend — River gauge, 1929–2026New Kelso — River gauge, 1978–2026Parkhill — River gauge, 1969–2026Mill Croft — River gauge, 2007–2026Aberuthven — River gauge, 1990–2026Killiecrankie — River gauge, 1990–2026Shielfoot — River gauge, 1991–2021Ormiston Mill — River gauge, 1961–2026Bruachrobie — River gauge, 1991–2026Feshie Bridge — River gauge, 1991–2026Turnhouse — River gauge, 1977–2026Auchengeich — River gauge, 1978–2026Pitlochry — River gauge, 1973–2026Milton — River gauge, 1989–2020Kinbuck — River gauge, 1958–2026St Michaels — River gauge, 1984–2026Deephope — River gauge, 1974–2026Gaidrew — River gauge, 1963–2026Colinton — River gauge, 1976–2026Prosen Bridge — River gauge, 1985–2026Dean Bridge — River gauge, 1989–2026Cademuir — River gauge, 1969–2026Dreghorn — River gauge, 1980–2026Bannockburn — River gauge, 1979–2026Cultybraggan — River gauge, 1970–2026Bridgend — River gauge, 1963–2026Eglinton Castle — River gauge, 1977–2026Letham — River gauge, 1991–2026Teviothead — River gauge, 2008–2026Glenochil — River gauge, 1959–2021Balnafoich — River gauge, 1991–2026Catrine — River gauge, 1970–2026Balfour Mains — River gauge, 1973–2026Peebles — River gauge, 1960–2026Jedburgh — River gauge, 1972–2026Shewalton — River gauge, 1972–2026Newton Bridge — River gauge, 1986–2026Ballathie — River gauge, 1952–2026Hawick — River gauge, 1964–2026Diriebught House — River gauge, 1991–2026Athelstaneford — River gauge, 2008–2021Rowanburnfoot — River gauge, 1974–2026Invertruim — River gauge, 1952–2026Newcastleton — River gauge, 1991–2026Spilmersford — River gauge, 1965–2026Inverugie — River gauge, 1971–2026Inveriscandye — River gauge, 2009–2026Cowbridge — River gauge, 1990–2026Burrelton Burn — River gauge, 2008–2021Luffness — River gauge, 1968–2026Little Assynt — River gauge, 1977–2026Redhall — River gauge, 1964–2026Pitcaple — River gauge, 1984–2026Rusko — River gauge, 1989–2026Laxford Bridge — River gauge, 2003–2026Halladale — River gauge, 1974–2026Stobs Castle — River gauge, 2008–2026Mill of Tore — River gauge, 1980–2026Moy Bridge — River gauge, 1976–2026Galashiels — River gauge, 1964–2026Dalbeattie — River gauge, 1964–2026Lennoxlove — River gauge, 1973–2026Carron (Stonehaven) — River gauge, 2003–2019Howard Park — River gauge, 2005–2026Polhollick — River gauge, 1975–2026Bridgemuir — River gauge, 1979–2026Liberton — River gauge, 1984–2026Inverbervie — River gauge, 1979–2026Brighouse Burn — River gauge, 2005–2023Charr — River gauge, 1957–2021Tromie Bridge — River gauge, 1952–2026Chesters — River gauge, 2005–2026Sgodachail — River gauge, 1973–2026Skeabost — River gauge, 1991–2026Strathy Bridge — River gauge, 1985–2026Avochie — River gauge, 1959–2026Braeroy Lodge — Sampling and rain gauge, 1993–2026Urquhart — Sampling and rain gauge, 2010–2026Mugdock Country Park — Sampling and rain gauge, 1990–2020Braidlie — Sampling and rain gauge, 1991–2026Strathclyde Park — Sampling and rain gauge, 1975–2020Glenrinnes Knowe — Sampling and rain gauge, 2001–2026Esslemont House — Sampling and rain gauge, 1991–2026West Sandwick Yell — Sampling and rain gauge, 2002–2020Ingleston Farm — Sampling and rain gauge, 2002–2026Amlaird — Sampling and rain gauge, 1999–2026Bogmore — Sampling and rain gauge, 1997–2026Westhill — Sampling and rain gauge, 1994–2026Amod Farm — Sampling and rain gauge, 1994–2024Inchnadamph No 2 — Sampling and rain gauge, 1996–2026Clachan-Seil — Sampling and rain gauge, 1995–2026Gargunnock — Sampling and rain gauge, 2001–2026Mulben — Sampling and rain gauge, 2002–2023Allanfearn — Sampling and rain gauge, 1995–2024Inverewe Garden — Sampling and rain gauge, 2000–2026Caldercruix STW — Sampling and rain gauge, 1999–2026Eliock — Sampling and rain gauge, 1985–2026Upper Black Laggan — Sampling and rain gauge, 1983–2026Castle Kennedy — Sampling and rain gauge, 1962–2026East Kilbride — Sampling and rain gauge, 1990–2026Doonholm — Sampling and rain gauge, 1975–2026Bogmuchals — Sampling and rain gauge, 1993–2026Kirkcowan — Sampling and rain gauge, 1988–2026Knockanrock — Sampling and rain gauge, 1967–2026South Moorhouse — Sampling and rain gauge, 1991–2026Solwaybank — Sampling and rain gauge, 1961–2026Lanark STW — Sampling and rain gauge, 2003–2026Dingwall — Sampling and rain gauge, 1984–2026Merton Bank Lochmaben — Sampling and rain gauge, 1963–2026Millport — Sampling and rain gauge, 2001–2026Newtonairds — Sampling and rain gauge, 1988–2026Achfarry — Sampling and rain gauge, 1995–2025Lower Diabaig — Sampling and rain gauge, 1977–2022Dalvina — Sampling and rain gauge, 1990–2026Blackdyke Farm — Sampling and rain gauge, 2002–2026Lower Black Laggan — Sampling and rain gauge, 1981–2026Gatelawbridge — Sampling and rain gauge, 1989–2026Colliston — Sampling and rain gauge, 1994–2026Glen Strae — Sampling and rain gauge, 1996–2026Gordon Hospital — Sampling and rain gauge, 2003–2026Dunnswood STW (Cumbernauld) — Sampling and rain gauge, 1991–2026Shiplaw — Sampling and rain gauge, 2005–2026St Monance — Sampling and rain gauge, 2006–2026Rawburn Filters — Sampling and rain gauge, 2003–2020Allnabad — Sampling and rain gauge, 1992–2026Delnashaugh — Sampling and rain gauge, 1995–2026Haddington STW — Sampling and rain gauge, 1990–2026North Berwick (Kingston) — Sampling and rain gauge, 2003–2026Mill Of Gavel — Sampling and rain gauge, 2012–2026Killin — Sampling and rain gauge, 1992–2026Auchinner — Sampling and rain gauge, 1991–2026Forfar STW — Sampling and rain gauge, 1982–2026Lyne Station — Sampling and rain gauge, 2004–2026Daldowie STW — Sampling and rain gauge, 2004–2026Bankfoot — Sampling and rain gauge, 1985–2026Aberlour — Sampling and rain gauge, 2009–2026Dallachy No 2 — Sampling and rain gauge, 2004–2026Alford — Sampling and rain gauge, 1995–2026Glenmavis — Sampling and rain gauge, 2004–2026Tillicoultry — Sampling and rain gauge, 1990–2026Torduff — Sampling and rain gauge, 1999–2026Edinburgh RBG (Royal Botanic Garden) — Sampling and rain gauge, 1990–2026Gullane (Golf Course) — Sampling and rain gauge, 1970–2020Gateside No 2 — Sampling and rain gauge, 1977–2019Eskdalemuir Observatory — Sampling and rain gauge, 2010–2026Hallmanor House — Sampling and rain gauge, 1986–2025Auchentroig — Sampling and rain gauge, 1988–2026Harperrig — Sampling and rain gauge, 1985–2026Annfield — Sampling and rain gauge, 1996–2026Greenock — Sampling and rain gauge, 2005–2022Kingledores — Sampling and rain gauge, 2005–2026Ayton Castle — Sampling and rain gauge, 1995–2026Dosmucheran — Sampling and rain gauge, 1992–2026Halkirk — Sampling and rain gauge, 1998–2026Coldstream Sewage Works — Sampling and rain gauge, 1986–2026Killilan — Sampling and rain gauge, 2003–2026Kilphedir — Sampling and rain gauge, 2000–2026Glen Ample — Sampling and rain gauge, 2014–2026Keith — Sampling and rain gauge, 2008–2026Lecht Weather Station — Sampling and rain gauge, 2009–2022Balfron STW — Sampling and rain gauge, 2015–2026Lewis-Carishader — Sampling and rain gauge, 2004–2025Resallach — Sampling and rain gauge, 2006–2020Kirkwall — Sampling and rain gauge, 2015–2026Rest and be Thankful — Sampling and rain gauge, 2012–2026Blackhills No 2 — Sampling and rain gauge, 1998–2026North Voxter — Sampling and rain gauge, 2004–2026Deanston RG — Sampling and rain gauge, 2005–2026Garrogie Lodge — Sampling and rain gauge, 2007–2026Murray Burn — Sampling and rain gauge, 2016–2026Einig Wood — Sampling and rain gauge, 2013–2026Kinghorn Ecology Centre Rain Gauge — Sampling and rain gauge, 2014–2026Badbea — Sampling and rain gauge, 2015–2026Loch Droma — Sampling and rain gauge, 1989–2026Nairn Dunbar Golf Course — Sampling and rain gauge, 2006–2026Glenbreck — Sampling and rain gauge, 2008–2026Loch Restil — Sampling and rain gauge, 2012–2026Auchdergannach — Sampling and rain gauge, 2012–2026Corsock — Sampling and rain gauge, 1965–2026Rhiconich — Sampling and rain gauge, 2002–2026Tarland WWTP — Sampling and rain gauge, 2015–2026Craigdarroch — Sampling and rain gauge, 1989–2026Old Mill of Newton — Sampling and rain gauge, 2008–2026Baintown Rain-gauge — Sampling and rain gauge, 2014–2026Comiston Rain Gauge — Sampling and rain gauge, 2016–2026Dalwhinnie — Sampling and rain gauge, 2009–2026Dunnottar Radio Station — Sampling and rain gauge, 2014–2026Whitburn — Sampling and rain gauge, 1999–2026Letham Grange — Sampling and rain gauge, 2006–2026Inshes — Sampling and rain gauge, 2001–2026Loch Katrine — Sampling and rain gauge, 2005–2026Invermark — Sampling and rain gauge, 1994–2026Ross Priory — Sampling and rain gauge, 1994–2026Townfoot (Glencaple) — Sampling and rain gauge, 1964–2026Mill Croft — Sampling and rain gauge, 2009–2026Fourmerkland — Sampling and rain gauge, 1997–2026Lathro — Sampling and rain gauge, 1999–2026Waulkmill Glen — Sampling and rain gauge, 1991–2026Ormiston Mill — Sampling and rain gauge, 2004–2026RhynieGS — Sampling and rain gauge, 2009–2026Anaheilt — Sampling and rain gauge, 2001–2021Boreland — Sampling and rain gauge, 1993–2026Muir of Ord No 2 — Sampling and rain gauge, 1983–2026Moar — Sampling and rain gauge, 1991–2026Bannockburn — Sampling and rain gauge, 1998–2026Insch No 2 — Sampling and rain gauge, 1970–2026Jedburgh — Sampling and rain gauge, 2001–2024Brigton — Sampling and rain gauge, 1996–2026Newton of Falkland — Sampling and rain gauge, 2000–2026Spott (Halls) — Sampling and rain gauge, 1996–2026Gogarbank — Sampling and rain gauge, 1999–2026Inveruglas — Sampling and rain gauge, 1997–2026Baddinsgill Reservoir — Sampling and rain gauge, 2014–2026Braco (Dunduff) — Sampling and rain gauge, 1990–2026Gella Bridge — Sampling and rain gauge, 1991–2026Tobermory — Sampling and rain gauge, 2001–2026Muirkirk STW — Sampling and rain gauge, 2000–2026Dungrianach — Sampling and rain gauge, 1977–2023Glenmore Lodge No 2 — Sampling and rain gauge, 2006–2026Kinbuck — Sampling and rain gauge, 2010–2026South Drumdowie No 2 — Sampling and rain gauge, 2001–2025Blairdaff — Sampling and rain gauge, 1997–2024Allt Dearg House — Sampling and rain gauge, 2001–2026Culzean Castle — Sampling and rain gauge, 2001–2026Kirriereoch — Sampling and rain gauge, 1988–2026Weisdale Mill — Sampling and rain gauge, 2002–2026Luss Raingauge — Sampling and rain gauge, 2002–2026Crichton — Sampling and rain gauge, 1993–2025Dalnamein — Sampling and rain gauge, 1991–2026Brechin STW — Sampling and rain gauge, 1978–2026Coille Mhorgil — Sampling and rain gauge, 1994–2026Creed Bridge — Sampling and rain gauge, 1998–2026Teviothead — Sampling and rain gauge, 1990–2026Cullen — Sampling and rain gauge, 2003–2026Mouthbridge — Sampling and rain gauge, 2003–2026Cambo Sands — Sampling and rain gauge, 2006–2026Battledykes - Wardmill Farm — Sampling and rain gauge, 2013–2026Stonyford — Sampling and rain gauge, 2009–2026Murton — Sampling and rain gauge, 2007–2026Luffness — Sampling and rain gauge, 2002–2026Camphill WTW Raingauge — Sampling and rain gauge, 2012–2026Hatton (Perth) — Sampling and rain gauge, 2003–2026Hunterston Terminal — Sampling and rain gauge, 2010–2026Nether Borlum — Sampling and rain gauge, 2004–2025Scardroy No3 — Sampling and rain gauge, 2007–2026Kirkcudbright Raingauge — Sampling and rain gauge, 2014–2026Kirkcaldy — Sampling and rain gauge, 2006–2026Balgray RG — Sampling and rain gauge, 2012–2026Ord — Sampling and rain gauge, 2005–2022Prestwick — Sampling and rain gauge, 1999–2026Harelaw — Sampling and rain gauge, 2000–2026Lochindorb North — Sampling and rain gauge, 2006–2026Derry Lodge — Sampling and rain gauge, 2009–2026Polhollick — Sampling and rain gauge, 1995–2026Mongour — Sampling and rain gauge, 1995–2026Broadside — Sampling and rain gauge, 2001–2026Loch Tormasad — Sampling and rain gauge, 2009–2026Perth Norwich Union — Sampling and rain gauge, 2003–2026Swanston Raingauge — Sampling and rain gauge, 2015–2026Bush — Sampling and rain gauge, 2010–2026Dall Rannoch No2 — Sampling and rain gauge, 2005–2026Laxdale — Sampling and rain gauge, 2010–2026Unthank Raingauge — Sampling and rain gauge, 2014–2026Avochie — Sampling and rain gauge, 1999–2026Strathkelvin House — Sampling and rain gauge, 2004–2026Sluggan — Sampling and rain gauge, 1993–2026Gordon Arms — Sampling and rain gauge, 1995–2026Strathy Bridge — Sampling and rain gauge, 1999–2026Blacklaw — Sampling and rain gauge, 2006–2026Garls Craig — Sampling and rain gauge, 2004–2026Deskry Shiel — Sampling and rain gauge, 2008–2026Spey Dam — Sampling and rain gauge, 1995–2026Chesters — Sampling and rain gauge, 1990–2026Coulter Reservoir — Sampling and rain gauge, 2004–2026Auchnafree — Sampling and rain gauge, 1994–2026High Corrie (Gartmore) — Sampling and rain gauge, 2001–2026Pluscarden Abbey — Sampling and rain gauge, 2013–2026Knowhead — Observation borehole, 1991–2026Scotlandwell — Observation borehole, 1991–2026Arabella Junction — Observation borehole, 2011–2026Cookston Deep — Observation borehole, 2003–2026Racks Moss Deep — Observation borehole, 2003–2026Glamis Castle (Drift) — Observation borehole, 2011–2026Redbank — Observation borehole, 1981–2026Glamis Castle (Solid) — Observation borehole, 2003–2026Lochmaben — Observation borehole, 1991–2026Roseisle Maltings — Observation borehole, 1991–2022Deerdykes Wood Shallow Bedrock BH — Observation borehole, 2008–2026Barbush Farm BH — Observation borehole, 2010–2026Strathmiglo Obs BH Strathmiglo — Observation borehole, 2009–2026Redmoss Oldtown BH — Observation borehole, 2008–2026Kirkton Mill Drift Obs BH — Observation borehole, 2011–2026Knowehead shallow obs BH Freuchie — Observation borehole, 2009–2026Maryfield Shallow Obs BH — Observation borehole, 2010–2026Murton Nature Reserve Observation BH — Observation borehole, 2008–2026Maverston Farm BH3 — Observation borehole, 2011–2025Redford — Observation borehole, 2003–2026Rhynie — Observation borehole, 1991–2026Drumine BH2 Brackley Junction West — Observation borehole, 2009–2026Annan (Creca) — Observation borehole, 1991–2026Scottish Seafarms BH2 — Observation borehole, 2012–2025Newbridge — Observation borehole, 1991–2026
400 of 712 locations drawn, sampled evenly across the network so the map stays a reasonable size and still shows where coverage is dense and where it is thin. Every location is held in full and reachable through the data.

What is measured

What the Scotland network measures, and how much is held
MeasurementLocationsValues held
Mean monthly river flow309163,859
Monthly precipitation358117,966
Groundwater level4510,859

What kind of place is monitored

Monitoring locations in Scotland by kind of place
KindLocations
Sampling and rain gauges358
River gauges309
Observation boreholes45

Elsewhere

All networks · the underlying series are published through the dataset catalogue and the static API.